The developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could become the strongest on record, the UK Met Office has warned. Combined with human-caused climate change, it is likely to make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. India may experience weaker monsoon rainfall, while Australia and parts of Southeast Asia could face drought and wildfires. Peru, …
Relations between North Korea, South Korea and the United States remain uncertain. North Korea recently launched ballistic missiles and condemned joint US–South Korean military exercises as preparations for war. Seoul and Washington say the exercises are defensive. However, US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce the drills, citing their cost and …
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing hundreds and destroying thousands of homes. Rescue teams and volunteers searched through collapsed buildings for survivors while strong aftershocks continued. The Colombian government declared a national emergency and received international assistance. Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise as rescue operations continued.
A dangerous heatwave is affecting Europe and the United States this week. Around 120 million people in the U.S. are under extreme heat warnings. Temperatures are expected to reach 35–40.6°C (95–105°F), with the heat index rising as high as 46°C (115°F) because of high humidity. Europe is also experiencing record-breaking heat. Germany reached 41.7°C, while …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In a notably warmer appearance than his strained February visit, Zelensky struck a collegial tone, thanking U.S. officials repeatedly and joking about his decision to wear a …
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without progress on Ukraine. Despite pageantry surrounding the summit, including a red-carpet welcome for Putin, no ceasefire or peace agreement was reached. Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk in exchange for freezing front lines, a proposal swiftly …
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey’s north-western Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring 29 others. The tremor struck at 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT) with its epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, where 16 buildings collapsed. An 81-year-old woman died shortly after being rescued from the rubble, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya …
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The location was chosen for its proximity to Russia, with a possible follow-up summit in Moscow. The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede some …
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters, about a fictional girl group who secretly fight supernatural threats, has become Netflix’s most-watched animated movie ever. Its standout track “Golden”, performed by fictional band HUNTR/X and co-written by Ejae, jumped to #1 on the UK Singles Chart, overtaking Justin Bieber. This marks the first K-pop track to top …
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to undisclosed locations in response to “highly provocative” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump cited the move as a precaution to protect Americans, warning that words can have serious consequences. Medvedev had threatened the U.S. after Trump issued ultimatums demanding a ceasefire in Ukraine, …